We have received reports of some seller’s receiving SMS and email enquiries into their items for sale from non-legitimate buyer’s based overseas. 

Below is an example of the SMS you may receive:

Hey,saw ur add on tradingpost and will like to know if the car is still available. You can contact me on my personal e-mail m.anthony@ovi.com Mark xxx

Trading Post strongly recommends you do the following:

1.       Ignore the request and forward the SMS/emails to investigations@tradingpost.com.au and then delete the SMS/email from your Inbox and Deleted Items

2.       Do not reply to the SMS/email.

3.       If you have responded and provided personal/financial details you should contact us immediately